The cutbacks could be devastating in Oregon. The chipmaker is the state's largest employer and makes Oregon's most valuable product.

Another big American employer expects to see more of its people around the office—and fewer people in total. New Intel (INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan late Thursday said in a letter to employees—and published online—that hybrid employees should be on-site at least four days a week by Sept.

The cutbacks follow an effort last year to slash about 15,000 jobs — a round of layoffs announced in August. Intel had 108,900 employees at the end of 2024, down from 124,800 the previous year.